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Make an Appointment

Please call us at 503 494-5355 to make an appointment.

Prior to scheduling an appointment, our providers often need to review chart notes related to the reason you want to be seen. This helps inform our if our provider needs to coordinate additional tests in order to make the most of your visit. In some cases, we will require a referral from your primary care physician. We would be happy to discuss this with you to ensure we have all we need to expedite the scheduling process.

Information for making an appointment

We need information to identify you, to keep track of your medical record and to reserve the right amount of time for your appointment. We will ask for:

Your name

Your date of birth or Social Security number (this helps ensure that your medical information is not confused with someone who has a similar name)

Reason for the appointment (be as specific as possible so that we can reserve the right amount of time for your visit)

Whether you want a particular doctor/healthcare provider or the first available appointment

Be sure to register after you have scheduled your first appointment. When you register, OHSU staff will collect basic information from you and use it to create your personalized medical record. Registration helps us keep track of you and your medical information, so it is ready when you come to your appointment.

If your health plan restricts the clinics or providers you can use, be sure your insurance approves your visit to the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, or any tests or procedures you have. This will help you avoid unexpected fees.

Canceling an appointment

If you cannot keep your appointment, please call 503 494-5355 as soon as possible or no later than the day before. We realize that sometimes emergencies come up and your plans may change. However, giving us as much notice as possible helps us better serve you and our other patients. When you call, we will help you reschedule for another day and time.

Preparing for your appointment

Although we will make most of the preparations for your appointment, there are a few things you must do:

Co-payment or prepayment: If your health plan has a co-payment or you have a pre-payment requirement, please bring your payment with you. We accept cash, personal checks, VISA debit cards, American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA.

Medication list: Please bring a list of your current prescriptions and over-the-counter (nonprescription) drugs, vitamins or supplements, as well as a list of known drug allergies.

Medical records and X-rays: If you are being referred an OHSU lung cancer specialist from a non-OHSU clinic or doctor, please arrange for them to send your medical records and appropriate X-rays to us. For additional information, call Medical Correspondence at 503 494-8521.

Notes about your health concerns: You might find it helpful to write a few notes about the symptoms you are having and any other health concerns.